Exertion-Attention-Flow linkage under different workloads

Cathleen T. Connolly, Gershon Tenenbaum

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Abstract

This study explored a proposed conceptual scheme examining the relationship between perceived exertion, flow, and the attention strategies of association and dissociation. After establishing a maximal baseline, 60 rowers performed at 30%, 50%, and 75% of maximal workloads for 10 min on a rowing ergometer. Results revealed that as workload increased, attention shifted from dissociation to association. Flow also showed a change in endorsement of the 9 dimensions. We found a main effect for gender, but not for experience. Women exhibited higher global flow than did men during the 75% and maximal sessions. Results lend preliminary support for the proposed conceptual scheme in which perceived effort affects attention focus and flow experience. Applied recommendations for coaches and athletes are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1123-1145
Number of pages23
JournalJournal of Applied Social Psychology
Volume40
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2010
Externally publishedYes

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